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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Tips for taking a good headshot photo:

  • Use Natural Lighting
  • Keep the Background Simple
  • Dress How You Would When Meeting a New Client (or dress in a cap and gown)
  • Opt for Basic Hair and Makeup

2. No Instagram filters, added text or graphics on the photo/video: 

  • Individual headshot photo of graduate only (selfies are acceptable)
  • High-resolution digital photo (jpg) in portrait mode (vertical)
  • Name brand or team logos cannot be shown due to trademark restrictions
  • Do not crop original photo as cropping affects the resolution
  • Due to the Department of Defense guidelines photos in military uniform will not be accepted
  • Photo must be in good taste and appropriate for an academic audience
  • You must not use Watermarked Images

3. Graduate Slides:

  • Upload headshot photo of graduate only
  • Will appear on the screen while your name is announced
  • Will include your name (military branch if applicable), photo, degree and hometown

4. How to edit your slide:

Go to purdueglobal.gradpak.com and Enter your Student ID and Student Email Address

  • A message will be displayed that you have already placed an order and if you want to resubmit a Slide, select 'Click Here'
  • The system will allow you the make the necessary changes to your slide, including change the image or details that will appear on the slide. 
  • Once you have completed the form and uploaded an image, you can submit the slide which will be updated in the system

5. How to record and upload an audio file of you name pronunciation:

Record Audio:

  1. Utilizing a smartphone, open the audio recording app (if the device does not have a comparable app, please download a similar app via the App Store or Google Play)
  2. Ensure the audio recording format is set to one of the following (you can review this in the settings menu within the app): .mov, .mp3, .m4a
  3. Locate and press the ‘record’ button within the app (often represented by a ‘red circle’ icon)
  4. When the app actively begins recording, say your name (please ensure you pronounce your name clearly and at a readable pace)
  5. When you finish pronouncing your name, hit the ‘Stop’ button (often represented by a ‘square’ icon).
  6. If you are happy with the recording, save the file. If you wish to redo the recording, complete above steps
  7. If you are completing Commencement Registration via a alternative device i.e. Laptop. Transfer the saved audio file to the device via storage media (usb, hard drive) or cloud storage.

Upload Audio file:

  1. Go to purdueglobal.gradpak.com
  2. Enter your Student ID and Email Address
  3. Complete ‘Step 1: Register for Virtual Commencement’
  4. Once in ‘Step 2: Create Your Graduate Slide’, locate and select the ‘Audio File’ upload button located beneath 1. Pronunciation.
  5. You will be prompted to locate the audio file you wish to upload. Locate and select the file by navigating to the directory location in which you saved the file
  6. Select ‘Apply’ to finalize upload
  7. Once all the steps within ‘Step 2: Create Your Graduate Slide’ has been completed, select ‘Submit Registration’